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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 66.62 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 66.62 and 44.60 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 66.62 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/66.62 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 66.62 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 2,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971.25/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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